Aquaporin-1 plays a key role in erythropoietin-induced endothelial cell migration

Publication date: Available online 30 October 2019Source: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell ResearchAuthor(s): Romina E. Maltaneri, Agustina Schiappacasse, María E. Chamorro, Alcira B. Nesse, Daniela C. VittoriAbstractWater influx through aquaporin-1 (AQP-1) has been linked to the ability of different cell types to migrate, and therefore plays an important part in processes like metastasis and angiogenesis. Since the erythroid growth factor erythropoietin (Epo) is now recognized as an angiogenesis promoter, we investigated the participation of AQP-1 as a downstream effector of this cytokine in the migration of endothelial cells. Inhibition of AQP-1 with either mercury ions (Hg2+) or a specific siRNA led to an impaired migration of EA.hy926 endothelial cells exposed to Epo (wound-healing assays). Epo also induced the expression of AQP-1 at mRNA and protein levels, an effect which was dependent on the influx of extracellular calcium through L-type calcium channels as well as TRPC3 channels.The relationship between Epo and AQP-1 was further confirmed at shorter exposure times, as the cytokine was unable to trigger calcium influxes in cells where AQP-1 had previously been knocked down. Moreover, Epo promoted changes in the subcellular localization of AQP-1 as well as rearrangements in the actin cytoskeleton, which are consistent with a migratory phenotype. Worthy of note, carbamylated erythropoietin (cEpo), the non-erythropoietic and non-promigratory derivativ...
Source: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) Molecular Cell Research - Category: Molecular Biology Source Type: research